Glenside’s master scientist “Grand Hank” will present a Black History Month Day of Celebration from 3:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday, February 3 at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.

The event is free with museum admission and features Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts, Philly African Dance and Drum Ensemble Troupe Da Da, Grand Hank, and more.

From the Institute’s announcement:

Join us for a day of celebration in recognition of Black History Month. Special programming includes live narration of The Sky Tonight in the Fels Planetarium by Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts, a lively performance of traditional West African and Afro-Cuban dances by Philly African Dance and Drum Ensemble Troupe Da Da, and celebrations of important STEM contributions made by African American scientists and inventors through storytelling, hip-hop music, and live demonstrations by Master Scientist Grand Hank, plus more. 

Master Scientist Grand Hank is known as one of the most preeminent and exciting keynote presenters in STEM education today. This former research chemist for Johnson & Johnson has combined his passion for science, hip-hop music, and multimedia production to motivate and inspire students globally in STEM.  

For details and tickets to the event, you can click here. You can also check out Glenside Local’s interview with Grand Hank here.

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